DHS Declares ‘Unlawful Assembly’ as LA Anti-ICE Protesters, Marines Clash: Reports
July 5, 2025
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The Department of Homeland Security has declared a July 4 protest at the federal building in Los Angeles as an “unlawful assembly,” according to multiple local news outlets.
According to local news reports, anti-ICE protesters threw bottles at ICE agents and Marines.
Why It Matters
The demonstrators gathered on the Fourth of July to protest against federal immigration enforcement.
Los Angeles has made headlines for several recent protests against immigration enforcement.
What To Know
The protesters stopped outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building along Alameda Street at about 3 p.m.
“Demonstrators are confronting Federal Protective Security Personnel and National Guard members,” the Los Angeles Police Department said on X.
Police said less lethal munitions have been deployed by federal authorities.
Anthony Cabassa, an independent journalist covering the protest, posted on X, formerly Twitter, “DHS Police have declared the protest an unlawful assembly, U.S. Marines and federal agents have now dawned riot gear to include gas masks, as they order the crowd to disperse immediately.”
BREAKING 🚨: DHS Police have declared the protest an unlawful assembly, U.S. Marines and federal agents have now dawned riot gear to include gas masks, as they order the crowd to disperse immediately. pic.twitter.com/lT2JnYU7rQ
— Anthony (@AnthonyCabassa_) July 5, 2025
In a separate post, Cabassa posted, “Altercations break out between protestors and federal agents and U.S. Marines, as a DHS van attempts to enter the federal building garage, but is surrounded by protestors. Tensions are very high, and protest size is growing as the sun sets.”
Los Angeles, CA 🚨: Altercations break out between protestors and federal agents and U.S. Marines, as a DHS van attempts to enter the federal building garage, but is surrounded by protestors.
Tensions are very high, and protest size is growing as the sun sets. pic.twitter.com/vO9EAHY3Gx
— Anthony (@AnthonyCabassa_) July 5, 2025
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Protesters confront Marines outside the Federal Building on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. Protesters confront Marines outside the Federal Building on Friday, July 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. Associated Press
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